COYOTES IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Field technician positions START DATE: early April. End date: August 1, 2009 (2 positions)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The long-term ecological study of coyotes focuses on spatial distribution, and ecological relationships with prey and sympatric carnivores, as disclosed by both field observation and radio-telemetry protocols. This will be the 20th, and final field season of this long-term research. POSITION DESCRIPTION: Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic, with a high degree of initiative and enthusiasm. The protocol includes a broad variety of elements, with 90% of the job requiring capabilities for sustained physical work under demanding field conditions. Working schedule of 5 days on/2 days off, followed by 6 days on/1 off. Ground-based radio-telemetry and open field behavioral observation protocols form the majority of tasks. BACKGROUND REQUIRED: B.S. or B.A. degree in biology, zoology, wildlife, or related field is required. Applicants must be experienced and highly competent in back-country settings, demonstrate a history of a high degree of initiative and motivation, and be enthusiastic about executing a rigorous and demanding field protocol. The majority of time will be spent in the field, but duties also include data management. Housing is in a remote setting, with very basic bunkroom accommodations, in a field station setting. EXPERIENCE WITH RADIO-TELEMETRY IS REQUIRED. Stipend of $800-$1000/month (depending on experience) with housing provided. TO APPLY: Send resume, three reference contacts, and cover letter expressing interest to: Jennifer Sheldon Yellowstone Ecological Research Center 2048 Analysis Drive, Suite B Bozeman, MT 59718 (406) 556-1414 shel...@yellowstoneresearch.org See www.yellowstoneresearch.org <http://www.yellowstoneresearch.org/>
